We have passed federal bills and more than 100 bills across the country so we are really grateful for all of the support from the people. Certainly the support from our , generous people who really just want to make the world a better place. Today is the oneyear anniversary of the First Step Act being signed into law. Tell us what the First Step Act did and how effective has it been. Washe First Step Act actually a negotiated bill. It wasnt even the build we really hoped to pass, which was the sentencing reform and corrections act. It was a groundbreaking reform at safelywas aimed reducing incarceration at the federal level and also reducing recidivism. But also it ensured that we do not have these egregiously long oneences for people like woman who received a life sentence for a first time lowlevel nonviolent drug crime. Effective. Been it has freed thousands who should have been home years ago, but we still have a long way to go, and yesterday actually we thea one Day Anniversary of
Brocaded, different internet for different people . I hope not. We saw china take steps in that direction. Russia announced their desire to create a russian internet. That moves us in the wrong direction. We are a global economy, a global people. The Technology Industry is focused on deploying Innovative Products and services that connect us all. I fear that in some circumstances, we are moving in that direction. China and russia being two examples. I hope we do not end up there. That is not where we want to be. The risk of that israel. The risk of that is real. A lot have business in china. Has it become hard under this administration to do this with china because of the concerns with cybersecurity and issues we have seen raised by trump, but also by congress . These are important issues. To. Companies Pay Attention National Security issues. It is not just a u. S. Issue. Every nation is charged with protecting it citizens at a nations take different approaches. What we have seen from
We are going to open up regional lines for this conversation this morning. That means if you are in the eastern or central time zones, we want to hear from you at 202 7488000. If you are in the mountain or pacific time zones, we want to hear from you at 202 7488001. In mind, you can always text us your opinion at 202 always3, and we are reading on social media. You can reach us on twitter at cspanwj and facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Again, the idea and concerns about government surveillance has been on peoples minds recently. Infact, there was a story nbc today that i wanted to read to you that talks about some of the concerns about government surveillance. The unsupported claims that President Donald Trump has made for two years about the fbis russia investigation, calling it a witch hunt cooked up by his political opponents, the conclusion by the Justice Department watchdog of the that the probe was justified was big news. But the other major findings of the Inspector Generals rep
County. 200 officers have been serving for the 31yearold suspect at any given time. Again tonight theyre concentrated in monroe kobilityy. Frein is on the most wanted list for will killing one state trooper and injuring another. Tonights search is ongoing. Well keep you updated as we learn more about this effort that seems to be intensifying as we speak. Other news tonight nfl commissioner roth ed goodell has spoken out about the League Domestic violence problem. Dunkin donuts he offered an apology. I got wrong on a number of levels from the process i led to the decision that i reached. But now i will get it right and do whatever is necessary to accomplish that. And just as goodell tries to do damage control another bomb shell revelation surfaces of the content of the violent ray rice video and who is suspected of trying to hide. It action news Sharee Williams has the details tonight. Unfortunately over the past several weeks we have seen all too much of the nfl doing wrong. That start
Down eric frein. State police are asking all residents in two townships, bar et cetera and price townships to stay indoors and keep away perfect their windows. Monroe county communicate kaiings is confirming shots were fired at 7 15 tonight but we know nothing more than that. Police say frein shot and killed state Police Corporal brian dixon a week ago tonight outside the State Police Barracks in Blooming Grove and second trooper was shot and wounded andself styled survivalist has been on the run since. Well keep you up to date on this story here on channel 6 and 6abc. Com. And the embattled commissioner after National Football league roger goodel took to airways in afternoon to offer mea culpa the way he handled the rye rice situation. I got it wrong on a number of levels from the process i led to the decision that i reached. But now i will get it right. Sharee williams, goodell promised to set a new standard of conduct and accountability in the nfl and against players and offered few